Thaddeus leaned on his car as he waited for the woman to come out. He crossed his legs and stared at the woman as she came out of the door. It was as though he was looking at a piece of treasure. The roses made her look extremely beautiful, and they even set off her fair and tender skin. Knowing that the woman he raised for all these years had flown out of his control, a strong displeasure and grievance drowned his heart. Mona walked up to the man. When she locked eyes with the man, she sensed the danger behind his eyes, as if he was a predator looking at his prey. She knew the man was up to no good. She shrugged, walked around the man, and got into the car from the other side. Thaddeus leaned over to look at the woman inside his car. His deep gaze was like a black hole with mixed emotions sucked up inside. He got into the car and drove towards Universal Tower. It was evening rush hour. The night scenery of the city slowly came alive like a scroll of painting unveiling it
The fierce-looking men shoved the woman to the front. Mona then noticed that the woman was tied up, and the leading man kicked her on the calf. “Ouch!” The woman was forced onto her knees. The man did not hold back just because she was a woman. Thaddeus got out of the car and watched with a frosty look. He said, “Get out of the way.” The leading man sized Thaddeus up and then switched his attention to the convertible behind him. His eyes gleamed dangerously. The woman did not lie to them. Her late husband’s boss was indeed Thaddeus Fontaine, the boss of Timez Group. “I believe you are Mr. Thaddeus Fontaine.” The leading man walked over to Thaddeus, but before he could get close, Thaddeus’ intimidating aura deterred him and stopped him from getting closer. Thaddeus did not even look at the man. He pulled his phone out and called the police. The man was aware of Thaddeus calling the police and it made him anxious. He quickly lowered himself and begged, “Mr. Fontaine,
Thaddeus was getting cheesier, but he was arrogant and full of himself as usual. “Why should I trust you, Mr. Fontaine?” Mona smiled calmly, but the light in her big beautiful eyes gradually dissipated. They were clouded and seemed unreal. Should she trust Thaddeus for tricking her into marriage? Should she trust him for hiding her background and family, and for giving her a deceased person’s name and birth date for her to be a substitute? Thaddeus looked at Mona's indifference and instantly felt as if his spirits were dampened. She was second to none when it came to this. “You know why. I don’t need to say anymore.” Thaddeus was also somewhat displeased, so he did not continue the topic. Once the light turned green, he stepped on the accelerator and sped. Mona knew Thaddeus was suppressing his anger and was extremely unhappy. The car was getting faster, causing two traffic police officers to pursue them on bikes. Mona squeezed her sweating palms and said, “Thaddeus, drive
Mona subconsciously dodged Thaddeus. She felt extremely disappointed when she saw the gentle and doting look on his face. Nonetheless, who was she to blame him? She wanted to come to the dinner today, and she voluntarily wanted to play along. Since she came, she would continue to play along. It was just a game, after all. Whoever took it seriously would lose. Mona collected her thoughts and smiled calmly, but there was no warmth in her smile. “Nothing, I’m just very touched. I didn’t think you’d put so much effort into preparing a birthday dinner. It looks like I would’ve suffered a loss if I didn’t come tonight.” A strange look flashed across Thaddeus’ black eyes. He had not seen Mona so docile and sweet in such a long time. However, was she still acting this time? Thaddeus lifted his hand and held Mona’s chin with two fingers. He looked into her eyes, trying to see through her innermost thoughts. The unpredictable and confusing woman was truly troubling. Mona’s eyes w
“It’s nothing. I’m so hungry—I want to eat,” Mona said to Thaddeus. Since she changed the topic, the intimacy between them came to an abrupt end. “Okay, I’ll ask them to serve the food.” Thaddeus sighed somewhat helplessly. The pretty yet mischievous woman was playing hard to get again. The standard and the taste of the steaks were amazing. The two of them ate and drank wine as they chatted casually. “Are you and that guy from the Graves for real?” Thaddeus took the opportunity to ask Mona about the trending news Marcus showed him today. “What’s the matter? Are you jealous, Mr. Fontaine?” Mona learned from him and did not give him a direct answer. Waves were surging deep inside Thaddeus’ eyes. Jealous? It was more than that. When he saw his wife and children together with another man, he wanted to kill that man. “If not? Do you want me to be enraged?” Mona scooped a mouthful of cake and bit into the time of the spoon as she smiled. “Mr. Fontaine, you’re funny. I’ve
Mona’s face heated up. She glared at Thaddeus and gritted her teeth as she cursed, “Rascal!” Her heart was in a mess, and she could only let things develop in an uncontrollable direction… It was an hour later when they came out of the bathroom. Mona opened the door and ran out first. Everything that happened today was a mess, and the account could not be settled. Since it happened, she would just take it as a game they played to enjoy themselves… She ran to the table and took her jacket and bag as she was ready to leave. Thaddeus followed closely behind and chased after her. As he tugged at her wrist, his calm face seemed to be glowing. “We’re not done eating. Where are you going?” Mona looked indifferent as though nothing happened. “I’m tired. I want to go home early to rest.” “Let’s go back together.” Thaddeus gestured for the waiter to come over. “Settle the bill and charge it to my account.” The waiter hurriedly brought his jacket and responded with respect, “Unde
People said that men and women were different. A woman gave her heart to whoever she gave her body to, but this did not seem to be the case for Mona. On the contrary, Thaddeus was not so carefree in comparison. Mona stood still and turned around to face him. She was so calm that her heart was not perturbed at all. “Mr. Fontaine, can I help you with anything else?” Thaddeus suppressed his emotions and calmly pointed at the fireworks in the sky. “Do you have no reaction at all?” Mona casually looked up at the sky and answered faintly, “Mm, it’s quite beautiful.” “It’s your birthday present, Mona.” “Thank you, Mr. Fontaine, but haven’t I returned the favor?” The relationship between them was just a deal, no? Mona reminded herself to keep a clear head and be sensible no matter what relationship she was in. Otherwise, she would be the one who would get hurt. Thaddeus was so mad that his chest was heaving up and down. He nearly vomited blood from the internal injury. Mo
Mona put away her smile and looked sideways as she asked Thaddeus seriously, “Back to mine?” Thaddeus snorted in dissatisfaction. He glanced at Mona again and asked, “Where else? Think about who I got my arm injured for.” Mona was too sleepy to open her eyes. She covered her mouth and yawned, causing tears to flow out from the corners of her eyes. She could not seem to find a good reason to refuse Thaddeus’s request. Moreover, her brain was not working at this hour. She was so tired that she just wanted to hurry home to sleep and had no energy to argue back and forth with Thaddeus anymore. “Forget it. I’ll take you in for one night, but you can’t stay long.” “That’s not up to you.” Thaddeus lifted his injured arm, looking quite arrogant. It was as though it was his medal of glory that was worthy of his bragging. “You must be fully responsible. I can’t drive since my arm is injured. Aren’t you going to get a cab?” Having seen him so commanding, Mona could not help but feel t